Mariska Hargitay reflects on her late mother, Jayne Mansfield, by celebrating her life with her children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family organized a birthday party for Mansfield, who passed away in 1967. The event is showcased in Hargitay's documentary, "My Mom Jayne," which she directed. Hargitay, eager to understand her mother better, described the party as joyful and a beautiful ceremony, indicating her children's enjoyment and involvement in the celebration. The mother and children decorated the space and wrote heartfelt cards, allowing for a deeper connection to Mansfield's legacy.
"Not a lot of people throw birthday parties for their dead mothers, but there was this sort of magic to it. It was around that time that I began to feel like I actually wanted to get to know her. Not as the sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, but just as Jayne. My mom, Jayne."
"They thought it was the coolest thing, and it was so fun. They loved it. They all wrote her cards. … We decorated the table."
"I called up HBO during the pandemic to tell them I was ready to make the film, which was around the same time I threw the party."
"A really beautiful ceremony that was so joyful. Even for them, it started to become a fun, beautiful thing."
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